The Clinton County CleanScapes Project has announced another Summer Cleanup/ PA Wilds Refuse Removal Beautification Event on August 18 on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Clinton County.

The starting location is the Whetham Cut just east of the PennDot Rest Stop, Rt. 120, Grugan Township, Clinton County. From the traffic light adjacent to Lock Haven University (Susquehanna Ave./Rt. 120 & W. Water St.) travel west on Rt. 120 for 14.7 miles and one-quarter mile before the PennDot Rest Stop, park on the large, open gravel pull-off (Whetham Cut). Roadway cleanup crew, launch site instructions, shuttling and parking will be discussed at this site.

Photographers are encouraged to volunteer! If the volunteer does not own a camera, volunteers will be provided film, a disk or disposable camera. The cost of film developing will be paid through CCC with the understanding that one copy of the photographs will become the property of CCC and will be used for educational purposes.

Refreshment Coordinators will deliver lunches and drinks to the cleanup site, bake, and/or set up the picnic style luncheon.

Rent a kayak ($10.00) or bring a kayak/canoe to the 1st PennDot Rest Stop to Lazy Lane. Volunteers do not need expert kayaking experience, but they are required to know how to swim, wear appropriate foot gear, wear a pfd, and are willing to get wet!

Items to be removed from this scenic 3.5-mile section of undeveloped river include, but are not limited to, beverage containers, tires and miscellaneous flood related man-made debris. To rent a kayak w/PDF is $10 per person and can be reserved by contacting Rock, River & Trail Outfitters at 570-748-1818 (limited supply-reserve early).

Pre-registration for the event is required by August 16. Gloves, bags and safety vests will be provided. Long pants, shirts and closed toed shoes are mandatory. Youth 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Project funded in part by: CCC Members, DCNR’s Shikellamy State Park & Sproul State Forest, Williamsport-Lycoming Community Foundation, PA CleanWays , Clinton County. Commissioners, Wayne Twp. Landfill, PENNDOT, Avery Dennison and Dominion.

Questions about driving directions and event registrations should be sent to CCC Project Director Elisabeth Lynch at 570-893-4123 or elynch@clintoncountypa.com .

For more information, visit the Clinton County CleanScapes Project webpage .

Links: Other Cleanscapes Cleanup Events

7/27/2007